Zouérat Population 2026
Zouérat has a population of 55,183, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania, located in Tiris Zemmour. Roughly 1.0% of Mauritania's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Nouakchott, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,183
Rank in Mauritania
#9
Coordinates
22.74°N, 12.47°W
~352 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Distance to capital (Nouakchott)
633 km
393 miles, straight line
Cities near Zouérat
- Atar31,133 people · ~254 km away
- Akjoujt15,851 people · ~388 km away
- Nouadhibou146,048 people · ~512 km away
- Magṭa‘ Laḥjar15,446 people · ~585 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~622 km away
- Dar Naim61,089 people · ~628 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zouérat?
Zouérat has a population of 55,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Mauritania.
What region is Zouérat in?
Zouérat is located in Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania.
Is Zouérat the capital of Mauritania?
No, the capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, about 633 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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